Trump presses on with plan to install Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief Lawmakers warn appointment of presidential loyalist will scuttle bipartisan agreement to renew Fisa surveillance law The Guardian - US · Jun 10
Merlin CTO: autonomy can rebuild the foundation of aviation — and national security Autonomous systems aren't replacing pilots—they're the next crew member, one that never gets tired and never has a bad day. Fortune · Jun 9
Proposed Hong Kong law allows leader to classify criminal acts as national security offences Critics say move will undermine rule of law and enable weaponisation of crimes like commercial fraud and money laundering The Independent UK · Jun 9
Italy probes Israel's Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla Italian prosecutors have launched an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his treatment of activists from a flotilla. AAP · Jun 8
Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job President Donald Trump’s choice for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, has proved controversial. Pulte’s lack of background in national security matters has sparked resistance from Democrats on Capitol Hill, which is not surprising. But some Republicans, too, have expressed dismay at the president’s choice, a Trump loyalist who… The Conversation · Jun 8
Hong Kong proposes letting city leader decide what counts as national security offence After massive democracy protests rocked the Asian financial hub in 2019, Beijing imposed a national security law that has been used to arrest many leading activists. Euronews · Jun 8
Hong Kong proposes to let city leader decide what counts as national security offense The Hong Kong government is proposing to allow the city’s leader to classify certain criminal acts as national security offenses The Independent UK · Jun 8
A Year of "No Mass Migration Event": What the Numbers Say About Marco Rubio's National-Security Doctrine Marco Rubio calls mass migration a national security threat. We fact-check the border data, the transit-country fallout, and the European parallel. Latin Times · Jun 7
Trump loyalist Pulte gets oversight of vast U.S. intel The MAGA enforcer will have wide-ranging access to the vast amounts of data the government collects. Axios · Jun 7
Trump signs AI memo addressing issues in Anthropic-Pentagon feud US national security agencies are now required to work with multiple artificial intelligence providers. This directive follows a dispute with Anthropic PBC. Agencies must avoid companies that interfere with the chain-of-command. The move aims to ensure government operations continue smoothly. This policy change seeks to diversify AI vendors for national… The Economic Times · Jun 6
Supreme Court says accused cannot be denied chargesheet documents The Supreme Court has ruled that accused individuals must have access to chargesheet documents. Withholding these materials can severely impact a fair trial. The court directed that typed copies of confidential documents be provided to retired Major General V K Singh. This decision aims to balance national security with the… The Economic Times · Jun 6
US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security The Trump administration said earlier this week that it would ask leading AI developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government cybersecurity tests before releasing them to the public, as security fears mount in Washington over powerful new AI systems. The Economic Times · Jun 6
Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans President Donald Trump is calling for the U.S. military and national security agencies to accelerate their use of artificial intelligence The Independent UK · Jun 5
NSA using Claude Mythos for 'offensive cyber operations,' report claims — says 'half-a-dozen' Anthropic engineers embedded inside the agency US National Security Agency reportedly using Mythos for conducting cyber-attacks — report reveals Anthropic engineers inside the NSA Tom’s Hardware · Jun 5
International Business Times UK · Jun 5 Ex-Trump Adviser John Bolton Faces Up to Five Years in Prison and £1.67m Fine For Sharing Classified Files John Bolton, former US national security adviser, will plead guilty to retaining classified information, facing a $2.25 million (£1.67m) fine and prison time
The Economic Times · Jun 5 AI startup Innefu Labs bags $30 million in funding from Panthera Growth Partners The capital infusion, completed through a combination of primary and secondary transactions from Panthera, positions the national security-focused AI company for an initial public offering (IPO) and will accelerate its expansion into international markets, the New Delhi-headquartered firm said in a statement on Friday.
International Business Times UK · Jun 5 Others Got Years in Prison, But John Bolton May Avoid Jail Time After Pleading Guilty to Similar Offences — Here's Why John Bolton, former US national security adviser, is expected to plead guilty to a reduced charge in a classified information case, potentially avoiding prison.
International Business Times · Jun 4 OpenAI Breaks With White House On Oversight Of Advanced AI Systems OpenAI has unveiled a new framework for regulating advanced artificial intelligence systems that differs from a recently issued White House executive order.
The Mary Sue · Jun 4 Bipartisan Trust Crumbles as Critics Blast President for Placing an Inexperienced Loyalist in Control of National Security Secrets Democratic senator Chris Murphy has raised alarms about Pulte’s record of using private information for political gain.
The Times of India · Jun 4 Former NSA-turned-Trump critic, John Bolton to plead guilty over retaining classified documents: Report John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, is reportedly set to plead guilty to one felony count of illegally retaining classified documents. This plea agreement comes with a fine exceeding $2 million, as part of a case brought against him earlier this year in Maryland.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Trump adviser turned foe John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling government secrets: report Former national security adviser is accused of sharing ‘diary’ notes with his family that contained sensitive information
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time
International Business Times UK · Jun 4 US Needs Trillions To Stay Ahead of China in AI Race — Blackrock CEO Points to Pensions and Retirement Savings BlackRock's Larry Fink urges trillions in AI investment to keep US ahead, citing national security risks if China advances. His proposal to use retirement savings sparks social media uproar.
The Economic Times · Jun 4 Israel far-right minister slams ceasefire with Lebanon as 'serious mistake' Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticised on Thursday a ceasefire deal with Lebanon brokered by Washington, calling it a "serious mistake". "The ceasefire with Lebanon is a serious mistake and the pipe dreams of advisers are dragging the prime minister (Benjamin Netanyahu) to wrong decisions," the minister…
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Trump picks inexperienced ally Bill Pulte to replace Tulsi Gabbard as top US intelligence offical President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, a loyalist housing official, as the new head of US intelligence. Pulte, who lacks national security experience, has a history of targeting political opponents. Critics express concern over his suitability for the role. Supporters defend the appointment, citing his loyalty to elected leadership.